With the colder weather fast approaching, all we can think about is keeping warm, and what better way to keep wrapped up than in a down coat? It’s important to remember though that these styles can come at a price: the birds used for their feathers can be subject to cruel conditions. Whilst there are ethical brands and certifications out there, technological advances have seen the creation of many vegan-friendly options, using only animal-free materials in their products. Not only are vegan down coats an ethical alternative, but coats with synthetic fillings are often more practical since they can get wet, dry fast and are often cheaper. Below are some of the best vegan coats on the market which are guaranteed to help you keep warm this season.
Save The Duck
As seen on Halle Berry, Save The Duck sell a range of featherless down coats. With a dedication to animal welfare, no animal materials (or material which may have harmed / caused suffering to an animal) are used in its products. As well as its ethical business model, we love this brand for the universality of its collections, most jackets coming in a variety of colours and finishes.
Harpers Coats
Harpers Coats was born out of a gap in the market for sustainable, practical and stylish outerwear. With faux fur hoods and linings, lined pockets and waist-cinching silhouettes, each garment has been crafted with both warmth and style in mind. Even better, all of Harpers Coats have a waterproof shell and are machine washable, so you can wear and wear it with no regrets.
Passenger Clothing
Focused completely on sustainability, Passenger Clothing wants to make a difference in the world. For every product sold, the company plant a tree. With over 188,688 varied native species planted to date, this brand is all about protecting nature and giving back to the earth. Its jackets are made of 100% recycled waterproof outer shell, lining and insulated fill. Buying a jacket from Passenger Clothing is all about stripping back clothing, buying everything you need and nothing you don’t.
Alpine North
Vegan down does not mean sacrificing comfort, and Alpine North’s jackets show this. Designed to trap the heat in and keep the cold out, its 100% polyester options are a practical solution to the harsh weather (some coats are even rated for -30° Celsius). Selling parkas, puffers, and raincoats, Alpine North has plenty of vegan options to see you through the winter.
Ragwear
Certified as ‘PETA Approved Vegan’ for its commitment to ending animal suffering, Ragwear classes itself as the first in vegan streetwear. By consciously avoiding animal materials, all its products use the best possible vegan manufacturing and design methods. Treating animals and people fairly is at the heart of Ragwear’s philosophy, and its mission is to prove that vegan clothing does not have to lack style. Buying any jacket is a brilliant vegan alternative to down for the colder weather.
